Community Engagement Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Wisconsin.

📋 Description

• Attend local community events and activities to enhance awareness of Girl Scouts while connecting with families and volunteers.

• Act as the primary point of contact for potential volunteers and families.

• Engage in community outreach initiatives, such as table events, parades, and school open houses.

• Generate leads and support membership growth throughout the council’s service regions.

• Organize and lead recruitment and program activities within the community.

• Collect and submit lead forms, attendance records, and feedback from events.

• Complete follow-ups and reporting after events.

• Drive and operate the Girl Scout mobile-unit box truck safely.

• Transport, set up, dismantle, and maintain the box truck and event equipment properly.

• Represent the organization in a professional manner and exemplify behavior aligned with the mission of Girl Scouting.

• Communicate availability, scheduling preferences, and conflicts; respond to event invitations accordingly.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned to support the recruitment team's objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or a minimum of one year’s experience in membership recruitment, sales, or a related field.

• Associate degree is preferred.

• Basic computer skills are required.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Customer-service oriented; able to communicate in a friendly and professional manner across diverse cultures, ages, abilities, genders, and ethnicities.

• Comfortable speaking in public settings.

• Experience in implementing events and activities for youth in diverse communities.

• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing time, prioritizing multiple tasks, and working independently.

• Ability to drive a small box truck or willingness to be trained upon hire.

• Flexible availability, primarily during evenings and weekends.

• Participation in at least two assigned community events each month is required.

• Willingness to subscribe to the Girl Scout philosophy and become a Girl Scout member.

• Travel within the region and reliable transportation is necessary.

• Valid driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle are preferred; applicable automobile insurance and driving record requirements must be met.

• If unable to drive, an approved transportation plan must be submitted prior to an official offer.

• Ability to stand for extended periods and manually operate office equipment.

• Capability to routinely lift 15 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 30 pounds.

• Full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, and good eye-hand coordination.

• Commitment to growth in cultural competency and working effectively within diverse teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible schedule allowing for a healthy work-life balance.

• Opportunity to work in a vibrant and diverse environment.

• Girl Scout membership, including the option to join as an annual or Lifetime Member (membership fee covered by the employee).

• Chance to contribute to an equity-focused, mission-driven organization.